The ‘guarding net’ is a simple net modification for use in trammel net fisheries that greatly reduces bycatch. In multiple tests carried out by the MINOUW project it has proven to be a simple and effective solution to the problem of discards. Small scale fisheries need practical, affordable solutions As… Continue Reading Tried and tested: the 3 benefits of the ‘guarding net’

Our research shows that using more selective fishing gear is the most effective method for reducing bycatch and discards, and one of the most cost-effective approaches for helping fishers to comply with the Landing Obligation. A pressing need to adapt/solve problems As fishers in Europe contemplate the upcoming implementation of… Continue Reading Better selectivity the key to reducing discards

With the full implementation of the Landing obligation in force from January 2019, fishers face a huge challenge to adapt. Promoting the adoption of affordable, more selective fishing gears would be a huge step in the right direction. The landing obligation – a huge change in European fisheries Introduced under… Continue Reading Facing up to the Landing Obligation